Junior Buying Controller

Parfois; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PARFOIS, a fast-growing women’s accessories brand based in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a Buying Controller to support strategic decisions with strong numerical analysis.

You will manage budget proposals, define collection structure, plan purchasing timelines, negotiate with suppliers, and monitor orders to maximize sales and minimize stock, collaborating with the Buying & Design team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Management, Industrial Management, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in similar roles within fashion retail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (mandatory).
• Fluent in Portuguese and English (Spanish a plus).
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee budget proposals, ensuring a balanced product mix in terms of price, development calendar, and store capacity.
• Define the collection structure from a numerical and strategic perspective, aligning with company objectives.
• Plan purchasing timelines considering production, development, and transportation schedules to prevent delays.
• Define quantities per reference and supervise execution to maximize sales and minimize excess stock.
• Plan and carry out the product purchase within the budget and sales goals.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best conditions in cost, time and quality.
• Follow up orders to guarantee lead time.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics/Management/Industrial Management

Tools

Excel

Job description

(M/F)
Location:Porto, Portugal

ABOUT US

PARFOIS is a fast-growing women’s accessories brand, based in Portugal, designed for fashion-forward individuals who seek style in every detail.

We are looking for talented, analytical, and driven professionals to join our team and help shape the future of our brand. If you are pragmatic, passionate, and ready to take the next step in your fashion career, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

THE CHALLENGE

As Buying Controller within the Buying & Design department, you will hold a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making, grounded in a solid foundation of numerical analysis. You will be responsible for managing and interpreting buying control data, monitoring each stage of the product lifecycle, and providing key insights to ensure the achievement of the company’s profitability and growth objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and oversee budget proposals, ensuring a balanced product mix in terms of price, development calendar, and store capacity.
• Support the definition of the collection structure from a numerical and strategic perspective, ensuring full alignment with the company’s objectives
• Plan purchasing timelines, taking into account production, development, and transportation schedules to prevent delays.
• Defining quantities per reference and supervise the execution to ensure strategic compliance, maximizing sales and minimizing excess stock.
• Plan and carry out the product purchase in compliance with the assigned budget as well as with the sale goals
• Negotiation with suppliers to get the best conditions in cost, time and quality
• Follow-up the orders to guarantee the lead time

PROFILE

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Management, Industrial Management, or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar roles within the fashion retail industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (mandatory).
• Fluent in Portuguese and English (Spanish is a plus).
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• A strong interest in the fashion and retail industries.